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Where to eat in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County

Waterfront seafood, Las Olas sidewalk cafes, beach bars and decades-old local favorites, plus the chains you know, from Hallandale Beach to Deerfield Beach.

Fort Lauderdale skyline and drawbridge at sunset
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Broward restaurants by area

Fort Lauderdale restaurantsLas Olas, the beach, Flagler Village and the 17th Street areaHollywood and Dania Beach restaurantsThe Broadwalk, downtown Hollywood, Dania Beach and Hard RockNorth Broward restaurantsPompano Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Deerfield Beach and Coral SpringsWaterfront dining in BrowardDock-and-dine restaurants, beach bars and dinner cruisesChain restaurants in BrowardLocal chains like Flanigan's plus the national favorites

Broward dining at a glance

Fort Lauderdale alone has about 165 miles of waterways, and the city calls itself the "Venice of America." That means a lot of dock-and-dine restaurants, where you can arrive by boat or water taxi. The main dining streets are Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, the Hollywood Broadwalk and downtown Hollywood, and the beachfront in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach.

Local classics

Southport Raw Bar

Fort Lauderdale (17th Street area) · Raw bar

Oysters, conch fritters and cold beer on the Intracoastal since 1973.

Rustic Inn Crabhouse

Fort Lauderdale (near the airport) · Seafood

Garlic blue crabs cracked with wooden mallets at newspaper-covered tables.

Lester's Diner

Fort Lauderdale (State Road 84) · Diner

A 24-hour diner and Fort Lauderdale institution since 1967.

Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor

Dania Beach · Ice cream

Old-fashioned ice cream parlor since 1956, famous for its kitchen-sink sundae.

Le Tub Saloon

Hollywood · Burgers

A quirky Intracoastal bar decorated with bathtubs, known for its sirloin burgers.

Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill

Many Broward locations · American

South Florida's homegrown chain, famous for baby back ribs and holiday decorations.

Restaurants open, close, move and change hours often. Check the restaurant's own website or call before you go. No restaurant paid to be listed.

Fort Lauderdale food tours and dinner cruises

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Visiting Broward?

Things to do, events and local businesses at Best of Broward County, attractions at 101 Things to Do in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale hotel deals at Rooms Cheap, and rental cars at USA Auto Rental.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best street for restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Las Olas Boulevard, between downtown and the beach, has the highest concentration of restaurants, sidewalk cafes and bars.

Why is Fort Lauderdale called the Venice of America?

Because of its network of canals and waterways. Many restaurants have docks, so you can arrive by boat or water taxi.

Where can I find things to do in Broward besides eating?

See Best of Broward County for things to do, events and local businesses, and 101 Things to Do in South Florida for tours and attractions.